SusieQ... hehe I can laugh about the luggage now, but the night before the wedding I was like... what do we DO?? Thank goodness the upgrades weren't sold out at that point! I'm guessing you'll be packing light!

Courtney, the WC booked us a place at the buffet for the rehearsal dinner. She said it was not really allowed because the buffet is usually first come first serve, but she was able to do it. During our 10 days there we saw a few tables reserved here and there, but it seemed pretty rare. I think if you wanted one of the a la cart restaurants, you could *try* to book a big group reservation together, but the a la cartes get pretty full quickly. Also, some guests may not have extra dinners at the a la cartes outside of your wedding dinner itself because that counts as one. The other option would be to go off the resort for the rehearsal dinner if it's in your budget. There are several really nice restaurants in Akumal that would be perfect.

Ceremony at Tulum Gazebo @ 3pm Then there is a toast and group pictures until 4 From 4-5:30 more pictures for the bridal party and some time to freshen up for guests. 6 pm dinner at porto fino 8 pm cocktail hour (2 hours really) by the jaquzzi's and we'll cut the cake there Then we'll move on to the Hacienda or go to bed.

We have little kiddies everywhere so I'm not sure what the party mood will be like.

I never thought of a "welcome dinner" ... you guys are BRILLIANT!!! It would be great if they could accomodate us at the buffet, that way I'm not making all my guests use up another of their -la-carte options. Gonna definitely look into that.

So, Joss, we are almost "date twins"? How close are we? What is your exact wedding day?